Private Licensed Tour Guide
At a glance
Private Licensed Tour Guide is a 6h private experience in Istanbul, Turkey, operated by istanbul sightseeing tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $217.04 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
An experienced private local tour guide , who is licensed from the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture will be at your personal service from 8:30am until 5:30pm in Istanbul to show you around.
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry Tickets To The Museums
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Kapali Carsi is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by the type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.The grand bazaar consists of 12 major buildings and has 22 doors.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque - Camii) built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I during 1609-1616. It is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets. Due to its magnificent hand-dyed blue, green and white Iznik tiles it has been named the "Blue Mosque" by Europeans. The central dome is 43 m in height and is 33.4 m in diameter; it also boasts 260 windows.
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Stop 3 · 45m
A storical Market where you can find Spices,Local Food, Souvenirs.
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Stop 4 · 30m
1,400 years old Byzantine cathedral which houses mosaics, relics and iron work. Hagia Sophia was, for nearly a thousand years, the largest enclosed space in the world, and is still seen as one of the world's most important architectural monuments. It is one of Turkey's most popular attractions, drawn by the sheer spectacle of its size, architecture, mosaics and art. It was built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD.
Recently it is re - converted to a Mosque. -
Stop 5 · 5m
our travel agency ( office )
Meeting point
we need your istanbul hotel name
we need your hotel adress
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Licensed Tour Guide take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $217.04 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide.
Where does it start?
we need your istanbul hotel name we need your hotel adress
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Istanbul.
